MANAGEMENT OF KILASA (SHVITRA) W.S.R. TO VITILIGO

Abstract

Titile-The term Kilasa can be mentioned as type and variety of Kushtha as the term Kushtha indicates various skin ailments. The difference between Kilasa and Kushtha is based on non-secretary and non infectious nature of the disease, involvement of Twaka only, peculiarity of Nidana, role of Asadhya Lakshana and Chronicity. In them modern dermatology, Kilasa can be correlated with Vitiligo and Leukoderma.Purpose- Leucoderma is neither infectious nor contagious. It starts with a small white or pale colored patch and enlarges into larger patch in course of time. It has a considerable psycho-social impact. The disease is more than a simple cosetic problem. Lack of proper treatment in allopathy. Method- An imbalance in Vata and bhrajaka pitta may cause skin diseases.All etiological factors and symptoms of Kilasa, described in Ayurveda and modern dermatology were incorporated in the exclusive proforma.Result- Based on the clinical features, the condition where the lesions appear with black hair; thin, no matted, newly originated, caused due to other than burn reasons are curable. Color of patches – Shveta ( white) , Rukshata ( Roughness ) ,White hair on the patches.20-40 year age group. Sex: Female predominance, Occupations- house wife, Agni: Mandagni, Aharaja-Nidana: Viruddha Ahara, and Vishamasana.